America Bolivia Bolivia enhanced its customs control at the Chilean border with the opening of the upgraded Integrated Control Area of the Border Customs Administration in Pisiga, aiming to expedite the process for goods entering the country from overseas
America Bolivia Bolivia's Constitutional Court has barred former president Evo Morales from seeking re-election in 2025, overturning a 2019 ruling that allowed him a fourth term
America Bolivia On January 11th, Bolivia celebrated the ancestral activity of chewing of coca leaves, known as the "Day of Acullico" — President Luis Arce, a proponent of removing coca leaves from the list of controlled substances, led the ceremony in major cities
America Bolivia Russia has secured a major contract with Bolivia's Uranium One Group, planning to invest around US$450 million in a pilot project for lithium production, aiming to tap into Bolivia's potential 23 million tons of lithium reserves, being the world's largest
America Bolivia Bolivian farmer Trigidia Jiménez has gained international recognition for her self-cultivated quinoa, an Andean seed celebrated as a "superfood" for its nutritional value; the grain even gained recognition from NASA due its resilience to climate change
America Bolivia The Cholitas climbers, indigenous Aymara women from Bolivia known for their remarkable physical endurance and distinctive traditional attire, are currently training to climb Mount Everest
America Bolivia Manuel Rocha, former US Ambassador to Bolivia, has been formally charged with serving as a secret agent for Cuban intelligence for decades, allegedly meeting with Cuban intelligence agents and providing false information to US officials about his travels
America Bolivia Despite international aid arriving in Bolivia to combat forest fires, the ongoing destruction of millions of hectares persists, with researcher Vincent Vos warning that the fires are causing the country to dry up
America Bolivia Minister of Education Francis Fonseca congratulated Belizean students for their vibrant and informative debate on child marriage at this year's National Youth Parliament, held in observance of World Children's Day
America Bolivia Thousands of Bolivian miners paralysed La Paz for two days, suspending blockades while awaiting dialogue with President Luis Arce, as they are protesting for new gold mining areas amid environmentalist opposition
America Bolivia Bolivia's Attorney General, Juan Lanchipa, has requested a 30-year prison sentence for former President Jeanine Añez on charges of "genocide," as part of the case against her and other authorities regarding deaths during post-election protests in 2019
America Bolivia President Luis Arce was expelled from the MAS party due to his refusal to attend the party's congress, deepening his rivalry with former President Evo Morales, who was named MAS sole candidate for the 2025 elections
America Bolivia The World Bank has projected Bolivia's economy to grow by 1,9% this year, in line with the regional average for Latin America and the Caribbean